Category: Diaspora

‘Love Sonia’ a powerful reminder of women’s exploitation, says producer

By Naresh Kaushik London, June 22 (IANS) Europe's largest South Asian film event, the Bagri Foundation London Indian Film Festival,…

6 years ago

Decoded: Which brain region helps us stay conscious?

New York, June 22 (IANS) Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have found that a brain region -- associated with cognitive…

6 years ago

Abu Dhabi firm compensates Indian amputee

Abu Dhabi, June 22 (IANS) An Abu Dhabi-based Indian, who lost his hands and legs following an injury at work,…

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A Lord gives back to rural Punjab through education

By Jaideep Sarin Sanghol (Punjab), June 22 (IANS) He may have built a fortune and become a member of the…

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New ‘e-skin’ brings sense of touch, pain to prosthetic hands

New York, June 21 (IANS) A team of engineers, including one of an Indian-origin, has developed a novel e-dermis that…

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Weight loss may reverse effects of heart rhythm disorder

Sydney, June 21 (IANS) Losing weight may reverse or reduce the progression of irregular heart rhythm disorder among obese people,…

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Indian woman gives birth in Bangladesh railway station

Dhaka, June 20 (IANS) An Indian woman gave birth to a baby inside the toilet of a railway station here,…

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US to exit UN Human Rights Council: Reports

Washington, June 19 (IANS) The US plans to announce its withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council on Tuesday,…

6 years ago

Indo-French ties driven by Modi-Macron chemistry: Sushma Swaraj

By Ranvir Nayar Paris, June 19 (IANS) India's External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has credited the special chemistry between Prime…

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France, India commit to increasing trade to 15 bn euros by 2020

By Ranvir Nayar Paris, June 19 (IANS) The dynamism infused in the Indo-French relations during the visit of French President…

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Indian origin hotelier in car park row with Heathrow Airport

London, June 18 (IANS) An Indian-origin hotel tycoon in Britain is locked in a legal battle with Heathrow Airport over…

6 years ago

Canadian citizen among four held as Punjab Police bust drug racket

Chandigarh, June 17 (IANS) The Punjab Police on Sunday claimed to have busted an international drugs smuggling racket with the…

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Indian-American mother’s crusade leads conviction of son’s murderer

Carbondale (US), June 17 (IANS) After a four-year crusade by an Indian-American mother seeking justice for her murdered son, the…

6 years ago

President Kovind leaves on three-nation visit to Greece, Suriname, Cuba

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday left on a three-nation eight-day visit to Greece, Suriname…

6 years ago

Virtual Reality can make your mind sharper

New York, June 15 (IANS) Not just gaming or entertainment, virtual reality (VR) can also help people recall information better…

6 years ago

Gout may up dementia risk in elders: Study

New York, June 15 (IANS) Elderly people suffering from gout may have 17-20 per cent higher risk of dementia, suggests…

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Cognizant makes CEO D’Souza Board Vice Chairman

Bengaluru, June 13 (IANS) US-based global software major Cognizant on Wednesday announced it had appointed CEO Francisco D'Souza as Vice…

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Matrimonial disputes: MEA website to display summons to NRI husbands

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) In order to create a stronger deterrent for NRIs who have abandon their wives in…

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Dubai hotel sacks Indian-origin chef over anti-Islam tweet

Dubai, June 13 (IANS) A popular Indian restaurant here has fired its head chef, Indian-origin celebrity chef Atul Kochhar, following…

6 years ago

How middle-age hypertension raises dementia risk later

London, June 13 (IANS) A high blood pressure level but still below the usual threshold for treating hypertension can put…

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